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Amador County

Fiddletown

Where History and Community Thrive

~200 1,700 ft

Fiddletown is a small historic community in the rolling hills east of Plymouth, known for its rich Gold Rush heritage and tight-knit rural character. The town features one of the oldest Chinese herb shops in California and hosts beloved community events including craft fairs and harvest festivals. Surrounded by vineyards and ranchland, Fiddletown embodies the quiet beauty of the Sierra foothills.

Where to Eat

  • Fiddletown community potlucks
  • Nearby Plymouth restaurants

Where to Shop

  • Fiddletown General Store
  • Local artisan booths at community events

Things to Do

Visit the Chew Kee Store

Tour this rare preserved Chinese Gold Rush-era herb shop

Attend a community craft fair

Enjoy handmade goods and local hospitality

Wine tasting

Explore nearby Fiddletown AVA vineyards known for old-vine Zinfandel

Country drives

Cruise through beautiful foothill ranchland and vineyard scenery

Activities & Destinations

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Chew Kee Store Museum

A remarkably preserved rammed-earth Chinese herb shop and general store from the Gold Rush era, offering a rare window into the daily life of Chinese immigrants in 19th-century California.

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Where to Stay

Various

Nearby Plymouth and Sutter Creek accommodations

Charming inns and B&Bs just a short drive away